Immune Health

Parents Know Early Peanut Feeding Matters, but Many Are Unsure How to Do It

A new study finds widespread confusion about timing, purpose and consistency of early peanut introduction, despite strong awareness of allergy prevention guidelines.

Some Biodegradable Dishes May Transfer Gluten into Food

A small lab study suggests certain wheat-based compostable plates could pose a risk for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

School Meals Linked to Small but Real Gains in Kids’ Health and Learning

A new Cochrane review finds that free or subsidized school meals modestly improve math scores, enrollment and growth for children in low- and middle-income countries.

Can Polyphenol-Rich Foods Help Lower Inflammation as We Age?

A clinical trial in adults 60 and older suggests certain plant foods may support healthier aging by influencing inflammation and gut microbes.

Can Vitamin C from Food Help Support Skin Renewal?

Researchers found that eating more vitamin C–rich foods increased skin vitamin C levels and supported measurable changes linked to collagen and cell renewal.

New Study Spotlights a Major Iron Gap for Teen Girls

Heavy periods combined with low-iron diets may sharply increase the odds of deficiency, researchers report.

Why Your Gut May Unlock Different Benefits from the Same Healthy Foods

A new global analysis shows that people vary widely in the enzymes their gut bacteria use to break down plant compounds.

Maternal Eating Disorders Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

A new analysis of more than 130,000 mother-child pairs suggests that early-life respiratory risks may be shaped by maternal health before pregnancy.

Low Iron Intake May Weaken Flu-Fighting Immune Cells, Study Finds

New mouse research suggests that iron deficiency could have lingering effects on how lung immune cells respond to viral infections.

How Your Gut Chooses When to Fight or Heal

New mouse research reveals a nerve-to-immune “switch” that responds to eating patterns, offering clues to why late-night meals may disrupt gut repair.

Community Program Helps Rural Latino Families Build Healthier Habits

A UC Riverside study shows how a culturally tailored, Spanish-language program supported better eating, activity and chronic disease prevention among Latina women in rural communities.

Gluten Sensitivity May Be More About the Gut–Brain Connection Than Gluten

A new Lancet review suggests that most people who think they react to gluten are responding to other parts of wheat, fermentable carbohydrates or the way their brain interprets gut sensations.

Eczema Severity May Influence Whether Kids Outgrow Food Allergies

New research suggests that when eczema starts, how long it lasts and how severe it becomes could affect a child’s ability to develop tolerance to food allergens.

New Food Allergy Therapies Offer Families Fresh Hope

Two new studies highlight how supervised oral immunotherapy can help children safely overcome food fears and why early intervention may change what’s possible for kids with allergies.

Peanut Patch Helps Toddlers Build Long-Term Tolerance, Study Finds

After three years of treatment, most children in a new clinical study could safely tolerate the equivalent of several peanuts, offering hope for families managing food allergies.

What the Gut’s 'Second Brain' Reveals About Immune and Digestive Health

New research from Mass General Brigham shows how gut neurons respond to bacteria, parasites and allergens, offering clues to how the body stays in balance.

One in Five UTIs May Be Tied to Contaminated Meat, Study Finds

Researchers say foodborne E. coli strains could be responsible for thousands of urinary tract infections, with the highest risks in underserved neighborhoods.

How a Dangerous E. Coli Strain Outsmarts the Gut

Scientists find that a foodborne pathogen can block the gut’s natural defense, offering clues to new ways of preventing infection.

Psoriasis Gene May Also Affect Gut Health, Study Finds

Scientists discover that a genetic mutation linked to psoriasis may also slow digestion and weaken the gut’s defenses, revealing a surprising connection between skin and gut inflammation.

What Your Microbiome Really Needs and What It Doesn’t

UBC microbiologist Brett Finlay explains how diet, exercise and lifestyle shape your body’s microbial ecosystem, and why most probiotics are not worth your money.

Early Peanut Introduction Linked to Fewer Childhood Food Allergies

Real-world data show that national guidelines encouraging early exposure to peanuts and other allergens are reducing the number of children diagnosed with food allergies.

Kefir and Fiber Combo Reduces Inflammation More Than Omega-3s

Researchers say pairing fermented probiotics with prebiotic fiber may better support gut and immune health than single supplements.

How the Fats You Eat May Affect the Body’s Cancer-Fighting Cells

New research shows that olive oil’s key fatty acid could strengthen immune defenses, while fats from palm oil and processed meats may weaken them.

The Hidden Gut Viruses That Could Change How We Understand Digestion

Researchers discover hundreds of new gut viruses that may influence how food and inflammation shape digestive health.

Cardamom May Help the Body Fight Viruses, Early Lab Study Finds

Researchers discovered that compounds in the aromatic spice can trigger antiviral signaling in human cells, but more research is needed to see what it means for people.